Francesco Ieraci

I am currently employed as the Finance Manager for Monroe Springs (Australia) Pty Ltd, an entity of Tenneco Automotive Group LLC. My role as Finance Manager includes financial analysis of both manufacturing and sales arm of the business, month end reporting, Balance Sheet reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, preparation of manufacturing performance analysis, GL account reconciliations, P&L revenue & costs reviews, Cashflow management, GST and PAYG lodgments, KPI and operations reporting.

My previous employment engagements were held in positions of Senior Reporting Analyst, Company Accountant, Group Commercial/Financial Accountant, Branch Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Management, Accounts Receivable/Payable with exposure to local and overseas reporting requirements.

As a highly-motivated individual, I possess a strong work ethic, desire to take on new challenges, very adaptable, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, within a team and quickly mastering new skills.

Monroe Springs (Australia) Pty Ltd

• Implementation of functionalities, processes and management for APAC support team for Accounts Payable.
• Co-ordinated support team on project to improve Balance Sheet reporting and outcomes.
• Reduction in lead times for month end and global reporting requirements.
• Development of forecasting and budgeting models.

Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners Ltd (CCEP)

• Developing reporting tool to enhance analytical data on weekly R&M report, identifying areas of greater spend and trend analysis on costs.
• Supporting EQS Team leaders and State Managers at regular intervals with adhoc reporting requirements to meet planned objectives.

Westside Petroleum Pty Ltd (part of VIVA Energy Australia)

• Development of Business Model for the Group, working directly with PwC Australia for tender to VIVA Energy Australia resulting in successful acquisition of the Westside Petroleum Group.
• Implementation of integrated software tool for monthly Consolidation reporting.
• Implementation of automated cloud-based management tool for Payroll allowing for rostering and timesheet recording of retail management/staff to integrate with our accounting software, eliminating the need for manual input.
• Streamlining and automating of Accounts Payable processing with introduction of document reader “Ezzybills” to scan invoices directly into our accounting software.

Freedom Foods Group Ltd

• Report Writer – worked directly with external systems consultants on the project to automate the reports included in the Board Packs for each Business unit.
• Timely submission of monthly reports per required deadlines.
• Provided a detailed schedule on freight charges apportioned to monthly sales.
• Developed reporting tool to track Marketing spend in support of requirements for this cost centre.

BlueScope Distribution Pty Ltd

• Promotion to Branch Accountant for NSW/SA.
• Month end Journal deadlines - condensing the Journal period from two to one day.
• Generation and distribution of management reports online, creating a SharePoint medium for managers to extract their reports directly online.
• Identifying weaknesses in internal controls via CSA audits and reporting these to the Compliance and Risk Manager.

Professional Public Relations Ltd: Assistant Accountant 2008 – 2010

Fujifilm Sericol Pty Ltd: National Credit Manager/AP Officer 2006 – 2008

Wilfred Owen Sales Pty Ltd: Credit Manager/Payroll Master 2004 – 2005

Premier Automotive Group: Accounts Receivable Officer 2002 – 2004

Travel.com.au:  Accounts Receivable Officer 2000 – 2002

Express Publications Pty Ltd: Credit Officer 1997 – 2000